Wanted: Soccer Coaches

Royal York Football Club welcomes applicants irrespective of the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic determined by prevailing anti-discrimination/equality legislation.

For those interested in coaching with Royal York Football Club, for any age group not currently listed, or for volunteer opportunities please submit your resume for consideration:

Email us at info@royalyorkfc.com

We are expanding our coaching team, the following roles are available:

LEAD TECHNICAL COACHES:

Royal York Football Club pyramid of play starts with our technical grassroots programs that lead into competitive academy and rep teams at the various ages. All our technical coaches work right through the grassroots and academy/rep programs.

The primary responsibility of our lead technical coaches is technical player development, advancement through RYFC pyramid of play, mentoring and retention of all players in our grassroots and competitive academy/rep programs.

Lead Technical coaches are responsible for leading the following:

  • Planning & delivering training sessions for all technical programs in accordance with the Club training curriculum and training model
  • Technically develop grassroots players to the best of their ability
  • Technically develop academy/rep players and build technically strong competitive teams
  • Provide player feedback for both grassroots and academy/rep players
  • Coach academy/rep games in both head coach and assistant coach capacity
  • Facilitate tryouts
  • Evening and weekend work expected
  • Part time position, salary based on experience and licensing

Qualifications:

  • Minimum Canada Soccer “C” License
  • Thorough understanding of the Long Term Player Development
  • Clear vulnerable sector police check
  • Must have a valid driver licence and a regular access to a vehicle
  • Passion for youth soccer player development

Part time position, salary based on experience.

To apply:

  • Email your resume and proof of licensing to info@royalyorkfc.com

ASSISTANT TECHNICAL COACHES:

Royal York Football Club pyramid of play starts with our technical grassroots programs that lead into competitive academy and rep teams at the various ages. All our technical coaches work right through the grassroots and academy/rep programs.

The primary responsibility of our assistant technical coaches is technical player development and mentoring of all players in our grassroots and competitive academy/rep programs.

Assistant Technical coaches are responsible for the following:

  • Support Lead Technical Coaches in planning & delivering training sessions for all technical programs in accordance with the Club training curriculum and training model
  • Technically develop grassroots players to the best of their ability
  • Technically develop academy/rep players
  • Provide player feedback for both grassroots and academy/rep players
  • Coach academy/rep games in both head coach and assistant coach capacity
  • Facilitate tryouts
  • Evening and weekend work expected
  • Part time position, salary based on experience and licensing

Qualifications:

  • Experience working with youth players ages 5-14
  • Thorough understanding of the Long Term Player Development
  • Following courses completed or in process of completing:
    • Respect in Soccer (RIS)
    • Making Ethical Decisions (MED)
    • Making Headway
    • OSA Fundamentals
    • OSA Learn to Train
    • OSA Soccer for Life
  • Clear vulnerable sector police check
  • Must have a valid driver licence and a regular access to a vehicle
  • Passion for youth soccer player development

Part time position, salary based on experience.

To apply:

  • Email your resume and proof of licensing to info@royalyorkfc.com

HOUSE LEAGUE COACHES:

House League Coach position is for all soccer enthusiast who want to be involved in youth soccer, foster a supportive game environment where young players can explore the game and fall in love with the beautiful game. The primary responsibility for house league coaches is the following:

  • positively guide and encourage players during the game
  • build positive environment where players are encouraged to learn, make mistakes, celebrate wins, accept and learn from loses
  • foster team spirit and effort
  • ensure all players are engaged and receive equal playing time
  • recommend next steps for players looking for advanced programs.
  • Evening and weekend work is expected

Being a house league coach is a very important role within the Club. House League coaches are often the first coach a young player will have and the coach that will inspire a player to choose football as their sport. This is a paid position.

To apply:

  • Email your resume to info@royalyorkfc.com

TINY TOTS AGES 3-4 COACHES:

Royal York Football Club pyramid of play starts with our Tiny Tots soccer program for ages 3-4. The primary responsibility of Tiny Tots coaches is to foster fun and engaging training environment, teach fundamental soccer skills i.e. running with the ball, dribbling, change of direction, turning, shielding, agility, physical literacy to our youngest players. This position is meant for individuals with high energy and dynamic personality that are passionate about working with toddlers and instilling love for the beautiful game.

Tiny Tots Coaches are responsible for the following:

  • Planning and executing Tiny Tots lesson plan in accordance with the Club’s Tiny Tots curriculum
  • Engage players in various soccer based activities
  • Positively correct and encourage players
  • Prepare players technically and mentally to transition to Mini Masters or Football School as they approach age of 5
  • Recommend players to Mini Masters or Football School as they approach age of 5

Qualifications:

  • Dynamic and high energy personality
  • Experience working with toddlers ages 3-4
  • Understanding of the Long Term Player Development
  • Background in ECE is an asset
  • Childcare or kindergarten experience is an asset
  • Following courses completed or in process of completing:
    • OSA Active Start
    • OSA Fundamentals
    • Respect in Soccer (RIS)
    • Making Ethical Decisions (MED)
    • Making Headway

Part time position, salary based on experience.

To apply:

  • Email your resume and proof of licensing to info@royalyorkfc.com
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